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In 1997, Violet Palmer made history by becoming the first female referee in the NBA.
During her career she faced sexism and discrimination.
Violet tells Gill Kearsley about the anticipation and excitement of refereeing her first match.
(Photo: Violet Palmer in 2013. Credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
By BBC World Service4.7
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In 1997, Violet Palmer made history by becoming the first female referee in the NBA.
During her career she faced sexism and discrimination.
Violet tells Gill Kearsley about the anticipation and excitement of refereeing her first match.
(Photo: Violet Palmer in 2013. Credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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